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Hot cocoa is a must have on cold December nights. (Though, as I write this, it is 65 degrees outside and unseasonably warm) It is a favorite of kids and adults alike, and here is a way to make it even more fun.... Snowman soup! Take one packet hot cocoa, mix with hot water according to the package. Add two Hershey kisses, and a smattering of mini marshmallows. Drop a mini candy cane in the top for a sweet, chocolate-y  minty treat. It is very tempting to gulp it down quickly! You can also give the ingredients to kids for them to mix. For an alcoholic twist for the adults, before adding the marshmallows and candy cane, add a shot of Pinnacle Whipped Vodka . It will enhance the sugary treat, and also add a kick. Make a station to create these at your next holiday cocktail party! Enjoy!

Holiday movies have become an integral part of celebrating the season. Nothing beats curling up at night with a cup of hot cocoa, and by the light of the tree, watching a movie that makes us smile. So, I took to Facebook and Twitter to see what movies people love. I asked, what are your top three favorite holiday movies. For some people, that is a claymation favorite enjoyed since childhood. Some enjoy heartwarming stories (but, make it the original, remakes do not score well, apparently). Ebenezer Scrooge, in any form, is loved. Two forms of a Christmas Carol, Scrooge , and the spin-off comedy Scrooged all the made the list. Most of all, people want a laugh. Elf scored well above the others and ran away with the number one vote. Christmas Vacation scored very high, and Christmas Story was the only other movie to receive double digits (though it did have one vote taken away due to the response of "Anything but Christmas Story"). A comedy can also be dark ( Bad Santa